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Commercial Fitted Sheet | Spectrum Indigo Double Bed Linen | Durable Poly-cotton | Mitre Essentials GU278
£18.96
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£22.75/ inc vat
- Durable Poly-cotton Blend
- Spectrum Indigo Colour
- Commercial Fitted Sheet Double Bed Size
- Mitre Essentials Quality
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Product Overview
Getting your guest rooms just right is a fine art, and the bed is always the centrepiece. This isn't just any sheet; it's a statement of quality and practicality rolled into one. The Mitre Essentials GU278 is a commercial fitted sheet for double beds, crafted in a rich Spectrum Indigo that adds a touch of sophisticated colour to any room's decor. It’s designed from the ground up for the hustle and bustle of hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses that need their linen to look sharp and perform brilliantly, wash after wash.
Engineered for the demands of the hospitality industry, this sheet is made from a durable poly-cotton blend. This clever mix gives you the comfortable feel of cotton that guests love, combined with the hard-wearing, quick-drying, and crease-resistant properties of polyester. It means faster changeover times for your housekeeping team and consistently smart-looking beds for your guests. It’s the perfect foundation for creating a welcoming and comfortable stay.
This hotel quality double fitted sheet isn't just a purchase; it's an investment in efficiency and guest satisfaction. With handy colour-coded labels to simplify laundering and storage, and matching duvet covers and pillowcases available, creating a coordinated, professional look has never been easier. Make the smart choice for your contract bedding and give your rooms the crisp, clean finish they deserve.
Key Features and Benefits
- Durable Poly-cotton Blend: Combines guest comfort with the long life your business needs.
- Spectrum Indigo Colour: Adds a modern, stylish and deep blue touch to your rooms.
- Commercial Fitted Sheet Double Bed Size: Ensures a snug, professional fit on standard double mattresses every time.
- Mitre Essentials Quality: Trust in a brand known for reliable, quality hospitality textiles.
- Colour-Coded Labelling: Makes sorting and organising linen after laundering incredibly fast and simple.
- Easy Care Fabric: Resists creasing and dries quickly, saving on ironing and turnaround time.
- Matching Bed Linen Available: Effortlessly create a fully coordinated and professional bedroom aesthetic.
- High-Turnover Ready: Built to withstand the rigours of frequent commercial washing and use.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Mitre Essentials
- SKU: GU278
- Dimensions: 1370(W) x 1900(L)mm (Double)
- Type: Fitted Sheet
- Material: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester (Poly-cotton)
- Colour: Spectrum Indigo (Blue)
- Range: Spectrum
- Compatibility: Matching duvet covers and pillowcases available
Expert Review and Insights
The Mitre Essentials range really understands the brief for contract bedding. This sheet isn't trying to be fancy Egyptian cotton; it's designed to be a workhorse. The poly-cotton fabric is the star here – it holds its colour well, feels substantial without being heavy, and genuinely cuts down on laundry time. For any busy accommodation provider, that's a massive operational win.
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- Pro: The colour-coded tabs are a genius touch for busy housekeeping departments.
- Con: Guests who prefer the feel of 100% natural fibres might notice the difference.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Porthleven Point, a boutique seaside B&B in Cornwall, was struggling with laundry turnaround. Their 100% cotton sheets looked lovely but took an age to dry and required extensive ironing, creating a bottleneck for their housekeeping team during the busy summer season.
"We switched to the Mitre Essentials Spectrum range for all our rooms. The difference was immediate. The sheets come out of the dryer looking great, and the colour-coding has made sorting a breeze. Our room changeover is so much smoother now."
Samuel Jones – Proprietor
The switch to the durable poly-cotton fitted sheet helped them reduce laundry processing time by an estimated 20%, allowing for earlier check-ins and a less stressed team.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Always give new linen a wash before its first use to remove any factory residue and soften the fabric.
- Ensure your mattress depth is compatible with a standard fitted sheet for a taut, neat finish.
- Unfold and identify the colour-coded label; this helps orient the sheet correctly on the bed.
Keeping It Going
- Wash at temperatures suitable for commercial laundering to ensure hygiene, the poly-cotton blend can handle it.
- To minimise creasing, remove promptly from the dryer while still slightly warm and fold immediately.
- Use the colour-coded sizing labels to quickly sort and store with other double bed linen, saving staff time.
- Avoid using excessive bleach, which can weaken fibres and cause colour to fade over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this sheet suitable for heavy-duty commercial washing machines?
A: Yes, absolutely. It's a piece of contract bedding designed specifically to withstand the rigours of frequent, high-temperature commercial laundering.
Q: Will the Spectrum Indigo colour fade quickly?
A: The fabric is designed for excellent colour retention. While all fabrics will fade slightly over a very long time, it's engineered to stay vibrant far longer than standard domestic linen.
Q: What exactly is a 50/50 poly-cotton blend?
A: It's a fabric woven from 50% natural cotton for comfort and breathability, and 50% synthetic polyester for strength, durability, and crease resistance.
Q: How does the colour-coded labelling work?
A: Mitre sews a small, coloured tab into the linen's seam. Each colour corresponds to a specific size (e.g., blue for double), making it instant to identify the right sheet from a pile of laundry.
Q: Will this commercial fitted sheet double bed size fit a deep mattress?
A: It's designed for standard UK double mattresses (137cm x 190cm). For exceptionally deep or pillow-top mattresses, you may need to check the mattress depth.
Q: Does this sheet need to be ironed?
A: Thanks to the polyester content, it's highly crease-resistant. If removed promptly from the dryer and folded, most establishments find it doesn't require ironing, saving significant time.
Q: Are matching pillowcases and duvet covers available for the GU278?
A: Yes, the Spectrum Indigo range includes matching items to allow you to create a fully coordinated look for your beds.
Q: Is the material hypoallergenic?
A: Poly-cotton is not naturally hypoallergenic like some materials, but it is not a common allergen. It's widely used in hotels and hospitals without issue due to its cleanability.
The Mitre Essentials Promise: Comfort Meets Commercial Sense
Choosing Mitre Essentials isn't just about buying a sheet; it's about investing in a seamless operation. With a long-standing reputation for supplying the UK's hospitality industry, Mitre understands that true value lies beyond the thread count. This Mitre Essentials GU278 fitted sheet embodies that philosophy. The long-term benefit isn't just in its colour or feel, but in the hours your staff save on ironing and sorting, the consistency of presentation your guests see in every room, and the confidence that comes from using products built to last. It’s about reducing the cost-per-use and minimising the hassle of constant re-ordering. This is a practical, reliable foundation for your business, ensuring that the quality of your bedding reflects the quality of your service, day in and day out.
Explore more from Mitre EssentialsWhy a Poly-cotton Blend is Your Secret Weapon
You often see 'poly-cotton' on labels, but what does it actually mean for your business? Think of it as a perfect partnership. Cotton brings its natural softness and breathability, which is what guests want for a comfortable night's sleep. Polyester, on the other hand, is the tough, reliable partner. It adds strength, helps the fabric resist shrinking, and crucially, it doesn't hold onto creases like 100% cotton does. This means your sheets emerge from the wash looking much smoother, drastically cutting down on ironing time. This durable poly-cotton fitted sheet gives you the best of both: the comfort guests expect and the low-maintenance efficiency your operations demand.
Who Should Buy This?
- Hotels & Guesthouses: Perfect for creating a durable, colour-rich, and uniform look across multiple rooms with high guest turnover.
- B&Bs and Holiday Lets: Offers a professional, hotel-quality feel that’s easy to care for, impressing guests and saving you time.
- Serviced Apartments: Ideal for longer-stay accommodation where durability and resistance to frequent washing are absolutely essential.
- Student Accommodation Providers: A cost-effective and robust bedding solution that withstands the academic year and looks smart.
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